Ellis drops out of city council race

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Ellis’ name will still be on the ballot, of course. But, he’s conceding to Barbara Bry… Note To Supporters I want to thank you for all of your efforts and support on our campaign. It’s been a pleasure getting to know so many people in District 1. From the beginning, I have said that I entered this race to have …

#NeverTrump Republicans Warned This Would Happen

Brian BradyBrian Brady 20 Comments

Remember when I said that Trump will fail to get 20% of the “established Republicans” vote in the November general election? As many as one out of five Republican voters have said they will not support Trump in the general election. Spurred on by a Twitter Hashtag, blogger Erick Erickson, National Review, and an electrifying letter from Nebraska Senator Ben …

Gary Johnson’s Presidential Election Strategy

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Gary Johnson CAN become the next President of the United States.  It’s a long shot which relies on an Electoral College stalemate, and Twelfth Amendment solution, but there is a path to the White House for Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson. That’s why Johnson is so (irritably) charitable to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by withholding sharp criticism of her more …

MEMO: San Diegans won’t pay a dime for the new Chargers stadium – Really?

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August 9, 2016 What: Memo To: San Diego taxpayers From: “No Downtown Stadium – Jobs and Streets First” coalition Subject: Chargers Stadium Tax Measure If voters approve the Chargers billion-dollar-plus stadium tax in November San Diego taxpayers would pay for the new facility in a variety of ways. Do not believe Dean Spanos, Mark Fabiani and their surrogates. The cost …

In CA local government hiring, nepotism is widespread. “Public servants” — our state’s TRUE aristocracy.

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersUndesignated 10 Comments

Below is an article and TV news segment revealing widespread nepotism in the huge water department of city of San Diego. I’ve got a sound bite in the video. But this rigged hiring process is not an isolated instance. Not hardly! In California, local government nepotism is widespread. It’s most predominant in the few highly-prized firefighter openings. LA and Oakland …

San Diego County Taxpayers Association Represents Rotarian Socialists

Brian BradyBrian Brady 8 Comments

I said this four years ago and I will say it again:   the San Diego County Taxpayers Association doesn’t represent taxpayers.  SDCTA represents the rotarian socialists who have infiltrated the Board of Directors:   representatives from big business, taxpayer funded entities, construction interests, public sector unions, political consulting forms, and law firms.  All of these entities benefit from fleecing …

The Chargers and hurt feelings

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San Diego County Taxpayers Association to San Diego Chargers: “Please attend our meeting. Help us understand how you arrived at your assumptions. Share your data. Make your report public.” Chargers response: “You guys are really mean. Tony is really, really mean. Leave us alone!” Kinda reminds me of this:

Will Trump supporters publicly endorse his quotes?

Daniel WattsDaniel Watts 15 Comments

As a late-stage millennial, I have nearly 2,400 Facebook friends. Everyone I’ve met in my life is connected to me on social media one way or another, and they’re of all political stripes. My cadre of Facebook affiliates ranges from Donald Trump supporters to people who are not insane. Yesterday, I engaged in a little experiment. My hypothesis: Even the most ardent supporters of Donald Trump …

Taxpayers to Chargers: You’re again invited, but you need to respond

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Below is a letter from San Diego County Taxpayers Association President & CEO Haney Hong sent to to Dean Spanos, President of the San Diego Chargers, regarding the measure on the November ballot asking San Diego voters to increase the hotel tax to help pay for a downtown stadium and convention center annex. Mr. Dean Spanos Chairman of the Board …

Opposition to downtown stadium grows, reaction to Chamber support for the measure

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Coalition opposed to billion-dollar-plus stadium tax grows, now includes Councilmember Alvarez, others SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2016)—The “No Downtown Stadium – Jobs and Streets First” coalition has grown and now includes City Councilmember David Alvarez, Chicano Park muralist Mario Torero, the San Diego chapter of the American Institute of Architects and other community leaders. “I oppose the Chargers ballot initiative …

Violence against those who wear the badge is violence against us all

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From Mayor Kevin Faulconer… Last night we lost one of San Diego’s finest. We grieve for our fallen officer and stand with his family during this very difficult time. We also pray for the second officer shot last night as he recovers from surgery. Violence against the men and women who wear the badge is violence against us all. I …

California businessman reveals the true reasons why he left the Golden State

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersUndesignated 9 Comments

For me, one frustrating aspect of all the businesses fleeing California is that the departing CEOs won’t talk about the REAL reasons why they are leaving.  They are usually VERY careful not to speak ill about the progressives’ much-ballyhooed “workers’ paradise.” But I must concede there are two very good reasons for these owners and managers to avoid telling the …

More California jobs, but too many in the lower-paying occupations

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The California Business Roundtable puts out interesting facts and figures concerning the California economy. Consider the example from its latest report (June, 2016). http://www.centerforjobs.org/job-reports/june-2016/ While the number of jobs in California has grown since the peak 2007 level, it’s rather disheartening to to look at which INDUSTRIES have had the job growth — and where the jobs have actually decreased. …

God Help Us. They Nominated Hillary Clinton.

Brian BradyBrian Brady 33 Comments

If the Democratic National Committee continues to broadcast their convention on television, I might just vote for Trump.  I never “hated” Donald J. Trump, I hate the idea of a President Trump, especially as a Republican. I don’t like that Trump fuses populist, center-left positions with the Republican Party:  a federal minimum wage hike, initiating force on companies who want …

Local Gun Owners group to introduce coalition opposing new gun laws

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Press Release Gun Owners PAC to introduce coalition opposing Proposition 63 and recent new gun laws A coalition formed by the San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights, will hold an outdoor press conference starting promptly at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 29, at the San Diego County Administration Building, 1600 Pacific Highway, San …

History of San Diego County property tax revenues – UPDATED

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A Defense of Proposition 13 Property Tax Revenues by Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters Updated 25 July, 2016 Phone: 858-530-3027     Email: RRider92131@GMail.com     Blog: www.RiderRants.BlogSpot.com When it comes to gathering sufficient property taxes, Prop 13 is no problem at all – except for profligate spenders. Look at the history of my San Diego County – a …

Sanders Sunk His Own Ship. He Can Never Be President

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As if describing oneself as a “socialist” wasn’t enough of a disqualification, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders showed us why he should never be President today.  Watch this 80-second video of his address to his supporters then follow the backstory: 1- The Wikileaks of the DNC emails show that the Clinton campaign, along with its cronies at the DNC, did everything …

If Clinton Zags, She Wins POTUS

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As an ideological, constitutional conservative, I was disheartened by the RNC convention but as a lifelong registered Republican, I could not be happier to see the DNC convention in disarray. The RNC featured economic protectionism, isolationism, a repeal of free trade, alienation of Judeo-Christian values, and a tiny reference to the US Constitution.  Trump is zigging his way to a …